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description: "Meet Abhinandan Chaya Raj, Project Engineer @ Ultraviolette Automotive based in Bengaluru. AI stack includes gemini, ChatGPT, and Microsoft Copilot."
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# Abhinandan Chaya Raj on Tal

## Headline

Project Engineer @ Ultraviolette Automotive

## About

As a driven student with a focus on mechanical engineering\. I’m committed to learning, growing, and making a positive impact\. Throughout my academic journey at Manipal Institute of Technology\. I’ve honed skills in building automobiles and actively participated in Formula Student\. I’m passionate about machines and their working, and I’m eager to connect with professionals who share my enthusiasm and can provide guidance on my career path\. Let’s connect and discuss how my dedication and fresh perspectives can bring value to your network and future opportunities\.

## Location

Bengaluru

## AI stack

gemini

ChatGPT

Microsoft Copilot

## Work experience

Project Engineer at Ultraviolette Automotive, Sep 2025 \- Present · 1 yr, Bengaluru, Learning Execution\.

Senior Engineering Analyst at Advanced Structures India, Jul 2024 \- Aug 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India, \- Led the cross\-functional data research team in maintaining a comprehensive database of 250\+ materials and 500\+ machines across 7\+ regions, enabling accurate should\-cost modeling for manufacturing categories\. \- Led end\-to\-end planning and timeline tracking for several internal cost model development projects, ensuring timely delivery aligned with business goals and enabling data\-driven decision\-making for client engagements\. \- Developed standardized costing methodologies across 50\+ manufacturing categories, collaborating with OEM clients to tailor cost\-reduction strategies using VAVE and should\-costing principles\. \- Acted as the primary liaison between engineering and software teams to gather requirements, prioritize enhancements, and rigorously test in\-house costing software \- contributing to a 40% reduction in costing effort\. \- Assisted in providing should\-costing methodologies and database insights for multiple projects with automotive OEMs, supporting project teams in cost analysis and decision\-making\.

Engineering Intern at Dispatch Network, Jan 2024 \- Jul 2024 · 7 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, \- Designed various mechanical components of an electric two wheeler, namely, chassis and swing arm design\. \- Performed torsional, modal and 3G Finite Element Analyses on an electric two wheeler chassis\. \- Designed fixtures for chassis manufacturing and created engineering drawings for the same, using SOLIDWORKS\. \- Created detailed engineering drawings of various mechanical assemblies and parts, for manufacturing\. \- Created a bill of materials and performed Activity\-Based Costing of various mechanical components, and coordinated with vendors for manufacturing of the same\. \- Manufactured and assembled an electric two\-wheeler prototype, using additive and subtractive manufacturing processes\.

Engineer Intern at Sand Bird, Jun 2023 \- Aug 2023 · 3 mos, Remote, \- Optimised frame design of an autonomous power tiller, after performing analyses in critical conditions on ANSYS\. \- Performed structural analysis of a handle bar on ANSYS and optimised the design for better performance\. \- Designed a belt drive system for better power transmission in the Powertrain of an autonomous power tiller\.

Business Plan Team Lead at Formula Manipal, Sep 2022 \- Sep 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo, On\-site, \- Led a team of 7 members to draft and present business plans for the business plan events at Formula Bharat 2023, Formula Student Austria 2023 and Formula Student East 2023\.

Chassis Design Lead at Formula Manipal, Aug 2021 \- Aug 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo, Manipal, \- Member of the 2021\-22 team which achieved 2nd and 3rd place at Formula Bharat Virtuals EV and CV categories respectively\. \- Member of the team that went to Formula Student Germany 2022, Formula Bharat 2023, Formula Student Austria 2023 and Formula Student East 2023\. \- Performed torsional, crash and modal analyses on a tubular spaceframe chassis for a combustion formula\-style racecar on HYPERWORKS\. \- Designed a torsion jig to validate torsional analysis simulations\. \- Collaborated with various subsystems in Formula Manipal to design spaceframe chassis' for the 2023 EV and CV\. \- Manufactured spaceframe chassis' for the 2022 CV, 2023 CV and 2023 EV\. \- Prepared the Frame and Body Bill of Materials for the Cost & Manufacturing events\. \- Guiding junior team members to develop a full carbon fiber monocoque chassis for future Formula Manipal vehicles\.

Business Plan Team Member at Formula Manipal, Apr 2021 \- Sep 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos, On\-site, \- Collaborated with 7 team members to draft and present business plans for the business plan events at Formula Bharat Virtual 21\-22, Formula Student Germany 2022 and Formula Bharat 2023\. \- Performed market, financial, and operational analyses to develop business models for problems centered around a formula style race car\.

## Education

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering, Manipal institute of technology

High School Diploma, Science, Base PU college

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